title: Biodynamics of attachments used in overdentures: experimental analysis with photoelasticity.
abstract: Treatment with overdentures is an alternative to conventional complete prostheses. Different types of attachments can be placed in natural teeth that act as retainers for overdentures. The photoelastic relationship between the design of the attachment and the distribution of occlusal forces among the abutment teeth and the distal alveolar ridges was examined. The results were used to develop a classification for clinical cases so that the correct attachment design can be selected.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics and Occlusion, University of Valencia, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, Spain.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Labaig
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Marco
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fons
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Selva
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D003779:Denture Design / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003834:Denture Precision Attachment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003828:Denture, Overlay / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004548:Elasticity; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008280:Magnetics; D008334:Mandible; D003765:Models, Dental
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants